The Superintendent will establish an operating atmosphere that insures that safety and health is managed in the same manner and with the same emphasis as production, cost, and quality control.
- Regularly emphasizing that accident and health hazard exposure prevention are not only moral responsibilities, but also a condition of employment.
- Identifying operational oversights that could contribute to accidents which often result in injuries and property damage.
- Participating in safety and health related activities, including routinely attending safety meetings, reviews of the facility, and correcting employee behavior that can result in accidents and injuries.
- Spending time with each person hired explaining the safety policies and the hazards of his/her particular work.
- Ensuring that initial orientation of “new hires” is carried out by (Anderson Yates).
- Making sure that if a “Competent Person” is required, that one is present to oversee, and instruct employees when necessary.
- Never short-cutting safety for expediency, nor allowing workers to do so.
- Enforcing safety rules consistently, and following company’s discipline and enforcement procedures.
- Conducting a daily, job-site safety inspection and correcting noted safety violations.
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